They Made the Land

(1938)

Genres: Documentary

Year: 1938

Runtime: 20 мин

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Mary Field

Cast: E. V. H. Emmett

Plot

They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.